5 results for Senior Business Analyst in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Management Accountant

Knutsford, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 49000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering a long-established and internationally recognised specialist manufacturer operating within the technology sector in the appointment of a part-qualified management accountant.This role will suit an individual on an upward trajectory in their career wanting to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The role is hybrid, based in Knutsford with 3 days onsite, 2 from home. Operating from a UK manufacturing and distribution site, the company combines heritage manufacturing expertise with ongoing innovation in technologies. Its products are distributed worldwide through an established network of partners and customers across multiple sectors.You will join a finance team of 8, supporting the CFO and playing a key role in the delivery of accurate financial reporting and commercial insight.This role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Study is supported.Key duties:<h3 data-start="1769" data-end="1792">Financial Reporting</h3><ul data-end="2162" data-start="1793"><li data-start="1793" data-end="1898">Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts including commentary and variance analysis</li><li data-start="1899" data-end="1998">Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines</li><li data-end="2070" data-start="1999">Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances</li><li data-end="2162" data-start="2071">Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and compliance with internal procedures</li></ul><h3 data-start="2164" data-end="2191">Budgeting & Forecasting</h3><ul data-start="2192" data-end="2404"><li data-start="2192" data-end="2261">Support the annual budgeting anf forecasing process</li><li data-start="2262" data-end="2340">Work with operational teams to analyse cost drivers and performance trends</li><li data-start="2341" data-end="2404">Provide financial insight to help inform business decisions</li></ul><h3 data-end="2440" data-start="2406">Analysis & Business Partnering</h3><ul data-end="2682" data-start="2441"><li data-end="2530" data-start="2441">Prepare financial and operational analysis to support the CFO and leadership team</li><li data-start="2531" data-end="2605">Assist in monitoring manufacturing costs, overheads, and profitability</li><li data-end="2682" data-start="2606">Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements</li></ul><h3 data-end="2707" data-start="2684">Process Improvement</h3><ul data-start="2708" data-end="2942"><li data-start="2708" data-end="2779">Support improvements in financial processes, reporting, and systems</li><li data-start="2780" data-end="2857">Contribute to the development of management information and KPI reporting</li><li data-start="2858" data-end="2942">Assist with audit preparation and external reporting requirements where required</li></ul> YOU: <ul data-end="3105" data-start="2989"><li data-end="3105" data-start="3046">AAT qualified or studying towards CIMA or ACCA</li><li data-start="3046" data-end="3105">Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field desirable</li></ul><ul data-start="3122" data-end="3331"><li data-start="3122" data-end="3191">Experience in a management accounting or finance analyst role</li><li data-start="3192" data-end="3277">Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or product-based businesses desirable</li><li data-start="3278" data-end="3331">Experience supporting month-end reporting processes</li></ul><h3 data-start="3333" data-end="3343">Skills</h3><ul data-end="3924" data-start="3647"><li data-end="3392" data-start="3344">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li data-end="3426" data-start="3393">Advanced Excel capability</li><li data-end="3511" data-start="3427">Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders</li><li data-start="3512" data-end="3566">High attention to detail with a proactive approach</li><li data-end="3624" data-start="3567">Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>In return, you will be offered a competitive salary, a flexible working week, hybrid working, long-term career development. Applicants must be based in the Northwest. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjU3OTAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-13T15:30:06Z

Business Partner Finance

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
A well-established housing organisation in the West Midlands is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join its finance team.This role sits at the heart of the organisation's finance function, working closely with senior finance and non-finance stakeholders to provide financial insight, support decision-making and drive strong financial performance. A key part of the position will involve leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring effective financial planning across the organisation.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Producing management accounts and financial performance reports</li><li>Leading the annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles</li><li>Partnering with senior stakeholders and budget holders across the business</li><li>Providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decisions</li><li>Supporting strong financial controls and continuous improvement within reporting</li></ul>About you:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or finalist</li><li>Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and challenge</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li></ul>If this is something of interest, please click 'Apply' or email your CV Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4yMzIxNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-03-16T16:03:26Z

Management Accountant

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
<h2> </h2>We're recruiting for a Management Accountant on a temp‑to‑perm basis to join a growing business based on the Birmingham Business Park. This is a hands‑on role supporting the day‑to‑day finance function, with strong exposure to operational reporting and senior stakeholders, and a clear opportunity to move into a permanent position.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Variance analysis and commentary against budget and forecast</li><li>Preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with operational managers</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and month‑end close duties</li><li>Cashflow reporting and support with working capital management</li><li>Analysis of operational and logistics costs to support decision‑making</li><li>Supporting year‑end and audit processes as required</li><li>Identifying and improving finance processes and controls</li></ul> You must be available to interview at short notice and start immediately. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS44MTU3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-20T16:06:57Z

Commercial Accountant

Knutsford, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 48148 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is supporting this growing SME, which has recently secured investment, in appointing a part-qualified Commercial Accountant. With an ambitious vision, the business is looking for someone to play a key role in modernising the finance function, overseeing management accounts, payroll, and business partnering.This is a hybrid role with flexible working, where you'll be empowered to make an impact from day one.As Commercial Accountant, you'll work closely with the CFO, and wider leadership team. You'll manage payroll, support month-end reporting, and deliver insightful commercial analysis. This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope to modernise processes, implement automation (Moorepay, AP automation), and contribute to business improvement initiatives. You will have one direct report. Key responsibilities: Management Accounts & Reporting<ul data-end="2012" data-start="1779"><li data-end="1842" data-section-id="vhxdv" data-start="1779">Produce timely monthly Management Accounts and Board packs.</li><li data-start="1843" data-section-id="e90wnm" data-end="1920">Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain rolling 12-month forecasts.</li><li data-start="1921" data-end="2012" data-section-id="1ju2bn4">Provide commercial insight on sales, contribution margins, and manufacturing variances.</li></ul>Payroll & Compliance<ul data-end="1739" data-start="1341"><li data-start="1341" data-section-id="11rq1m7" data-end="1440">Manage payroll with external bureau (Moorepay), ensuring timely and accurate employee payments.</li><li data-section-id="1lxvbk4" data-end="1551" data-start="1441">Collate and verify payroll data from HRIS (Softworks), including variable payments, bonuses, and absences.</li><li data-start="1552" data-end="1643" data-section-id="1qogc45">Reconcile payroll postings to the general ledger and maintain payroll control accounts.</li><li data-start="1644" data-end="1739" data-section-id="k1bn9i">Lead payroll-related initiatives, including automation, Auto Enrolment, and RTI compliance.</li></ul>Cashflow & Treasury<ul data-start="2040" data-end="2217"><li data-section-id="1tcyy9r" data-end="2123" data-start="2040">Maintain a rolling 13-week cashflow forecast for early visibility of liquidity.</li><li data-start="2124" data-end="2217" data-section-id="18crdf9">Support treasury activities, including banking, reconciliations, and currency management.</li></ul>Business Partnering & Commercial Insight<ul data-end="2510" data-start="2266"><li data-section-id="l06o87" data-end="2358" data-start="2266">Work closely with operational teams to promote financial awareness and drive efficiency.</li><li data-start="2359" data-end="2430" data-section-id="1okhd29">Support annual sales forecasting and updates to the business model.</li><li data-start="2431" data-end="2510" data-section-id="5999rd">Provide ad hoc analysis to improve financial performance and profitability.</li></ul>YOU: <ul><li>AAT qualified, with studying towards or ambition to progress to ACCA/CIMA.</li><li>Experience working in an an SME environment</li><li>Advanced Excel, ERP experience (Sage, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, etc.), strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, excellent communication, flexible, and collaborative.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="zxsitz" data-end="3204" data-start="3182">What You'll Gain</h3><ul data-start="3205" data-end="3566"><li data-end="3357" data-section-id="kbmpxk" data-start="3205">Opportunity to work closely with CFO </li><li data-start="3205" data-end="3357" data-section-id="kbmpxk">Flexible & hybrid working with 27 days holiday + bank holidays, plus extra perks like summer fun day, flexible monthly day.</li><li data-start="3377" data-end="3478" data-section-id="11nct1p">Study Support </li><li data-section-id="131kua2" data-end="3566" data-start="3479">Employee benefits: cycle-to-work scheme, product discounts, supportive team culture</li></ul><h3 data-start="3568" data-section-id="1lzcxm3" data-end="3599">Why This Role is Exciting</h3><ul data-start="3600" data-end="3881"><li data-end="3662" data-section-id="18zyx1w" data-start="3600">Hands-on finance involvement </li><li data-section-id="ttvj48" data-end="3723" data-start="3663">Opportunity to modernise and automate finance processes.</li><li data-section-id="1ti20y9" data-end="3798" data-start="3724">Close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.</li><li data-start="3799" data-section-id="fnvoc" data-end="3881">Fast-moving, growth-oriented environment where you can make a real difference.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjM1NDg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-16T14:30:10Z

Interim Tax Accountant (Corporation Tax) - Hybrid

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
350 - 400 GBP / Daily
Interim Tax Accountant (Corporation Tax)6 Month Contract - £400 per day Central Birmingham (Hybrid 2 days onsite) We are currently seeking an immediately available Interim Tax Accountant to join a finance team in a complex organisation on a 6 month contract.This role will focus primarily on UK corporate tax compliance and reporting, with exposure to financial reporting and management accounting within a well structured finance function.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified financial accountant with strong UK tax experience who is available to start immediately. Key Responsibilities:Tax Compliance & Reporting:<ul><li>Prepare and submit UK corporation tax returns</li><li>Manage quarterly corporation tax payments on account</li><li>Prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns</li><li>Calculate and post current and deferred tax</li><li>Support tax disclosures within statutory accounts</li><li>Maintain tax controls, processes and governance documentation</li><li>Support Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance</li><li>Assist with capital allowances, transfer pricing documentation and CIR calculations</li><li>Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors</li><li>Support IFRS tax reporting requirements</li></ul> Financial Reporting:<ul><li>Support the monthly management accounts close</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Deliver variance analysis vs budget and forecast</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Support statutory reporting and audit processes</li><li>Work with stakeholders across finance to improve reporting and controls</li></ul> Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Strong UK Corporation Tax experience</li><li>Experience preparing VAT returns</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS reporting</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP system experience</li><li>Experience with tax software (e.g. OneSource) preferred</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul> Additional Information:<ul><li>6 month contract</li><li>Up to £400 per day (Inside IR35)</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days onsite in Central Birmingham)</li><li>Immediate start required</li></ul> If you are a experienced Tax Accountant and available immediately, we want to hear from you! Apply now, or email Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGluby5GcmVldGguNTcwNjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-03-17T08:42:42Z